https://linktr.ee/andrew.mckee Product person & creator in Torontohttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mff5bfgluz2cIssue No. 59 of clicks 'n clacks is live! On the docket this week are some explorations into an active new tech community, the revival of a decades-old keycap set, and a functional typewriter made of LEGO! Check it out below if interested 👇21 Feb 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mff5bfgluz2chttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mf33xjy7es27Been diving into self-hosting the applications/services I use daily—hopefully breaking free from reliance on the cloud and corporate impermanence. Bitwarden, Plex/Jellyfin, and now linkding for all my bookmarks. Wondering if anyone has self-hosting suggestions or alternatives to big platforms?17 Feb 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf33xjy7es27https://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3metjkkg4fx2tIssue No. 58 of clicks 'n clacks is live! This week is loaded with brand new tech, a foray into self-hosting, small keyboards for any setup, and more. Check it out for some fun finds!14 Feb 2026 17:16 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3metjkkg4fx2thttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3me7ifyqrzk2vonly have a few more articles left to read 😅06 Feb 2026 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3me7ifyqrzk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mdxyvsli6k2zFalling in line with much of what I like to write and share is explored beautifully in a piece by @strange.website. Forging the internet into a better place, with federation, accessibility, and interoperability. Stuff like this inspires me to build more and stop using compartmentalized platforms.03 Feb 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxyvsli6k2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mdj54mbx5s2mJeff Merrick's newest build, the PS-85, is a DIYed slate-style cyberDeck inspired by the Alien movie universe. Jeff's other Typeframe boards are equally as astonishing, and the branding/icon work is top tier. Wish I was more engineering-inclined so I could build my own one day.28 Jan 2026 20:41 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdj54mbx5s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mdj4ibgll22mUtilities like an image converter, background remover, favicon generator, and contrast checker were monumental for my redesign—Delphi Tools by @delphi.rmv.fyi provided them all and more! Free, no accounts, no hassle, and all handmade. Palette generator was by far my favourite to explore and use.28 Jan 2026 20:30 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdj4ibgll22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3md6qluoit22mThe newest issue (#55) of my newsletter (clicks ‘n clacks) is live, featuring an all new design and layout! I'm super proud of how it all turned out!24 Jan 2026 17:31 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3md6qluoit22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mcvbw3muel2zsaw my first 3D movie (Avatar) in quite a while today and forgot how much fun it could be! although as a glasses wearer the comfort level has not improved at all 🤓20 Jan 2026 23:14 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcvbw3muel2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mcspenwe3k2mupdate—it's here and it's awesome...the tinkering stage has begun!! heard good things about Crosspoint and Sumi for custom firmwares so I am starting there [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jan 2026 22:37 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcspenwe3k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mcpsq2ihug2rvery (im)patiently waiting for my Xteink X4 to be delivered18 Jan 2026 18:59 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcpsq2ihug2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mcnm6hn7d42nTook a much needed break at the end of 2025 then bounced right into action developing a new look / re-design for the newsletter in 2026. Been fun to flex some more design-y muscles and can't wait to show it off next week!! 🔗 ⌨️17 Jan 2026 21:56 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcnm6hn7d42nhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3mabsluynm224One of my most used macOS tools, Monocle by Dominik Kandravy, just got a huge 3.0 update!! Complete visual overhaul (even blurring behind a transparent menu bar now), more customization, and a ton more features! Check it out -> monocle.heyiam.dk https://monocle.heyiam.dk/18 Dec 2025 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mabsluynm224https://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m63qbr7zxk27Last week my partner (@themoondontshine.bsky.social) and I explored bringing the clicks 'n clacks brand into real life—the process of creating these was a new experience for the both of us. Hope to design more like this soon!20 Nov 2025 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m63qbr7zxk27https://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m5wdpusnh22fThis board is loaded with goodies acquired from camkmeetup.ca Fall 2025!! Nuphy Halo65 kitted with Keykobo Khonsu (designed by Mori) won in the raffle from Unikeys 🌙🐤⌨️. Feat a Minecraft Ore artisan from 3dkeycap 🪨⛏️ So grateful to have these mementos to fondly remember my first event!!18 Nov 2025 18:13 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5wdpusnh22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m4y5je5ods2zThese artisans from jellykey.com are my new favourite handmade discovery—loved the Retro TV series, I unfortunately missed out on the last GB, but I am patiently waiting for whatever comes next!06 Nov 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4y5je5ods2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m4grcafujk2zI was in Cybersecurity before moving to product and believe it’s essential for everyone to learn! I miss it, and Hacktivate by @twostraws.bsky.social fills that void. It offers 200+ challenges to learn about encryption, injection attacks, digital forensics & more—all with a real hacker’s toolkit!30 Oct 2025 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4grcafujk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m4e6wz6sck2zDidn't get a chance last week to highlight one of my favourite features from issue 45—Click Browser by @jackbogdan.com Keeps getting better with each update—simple, no frills, Arc-inspired browser, crazy fast on Mac Silicon, and I love Jacks personal aesthetic that he's bringing to this project.29 Oct 2025 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4e6wz6sck2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m3atnjherc2lMy favourite cap set from this past week was GMK GORP by Evan aka extrapriusplease. I've been waiting patiently for this one, and now pre-orders for it are live! Inspired by "gorpcore" clothing and Arc’teryx, this beige and pastel set is a sight to behold!15 Oct 2025 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3atnjherc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m2fn33ki422ekeeb day out ‘n about—finally got a chance to visit some local shops in and around Toronto! Thanks Osume, Keybay Tech and torontokeyboardman!!04 Oct 2025 22:29 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2fn33ki422ehttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3m25mih5gek2zI've sorely missed the old Launchpad since updating to macOS Tahoe- @sergeynewton.bsky.social's LaunchMe app has been a lifesaver! It brings back so many features, helps me organize my overwhelming number of apps, and greatly surpasses Launchpad in terms of customizability and personalization too!01 Oct 2025 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25mih5gek2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3lzlpebp63c23New app and community on the rise!! Keebuilder recently released their iOS app (Google Play coming soon)—I've been using it to browse keyboard builds, search vendors, and stay on top of upcoming Interest Checks! Great design, already active, growing quick, and can't wait to see what comes next!24 Sep 2025 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzlpebp63c23https://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3lyxx7m2qec23An app that has brought me great joy this week has been Dockitty—a simple but adorable app that brings a small pixel pal to your Mac. Its free version includes all the main features and it keeps me both on task and just distracted enough from the work day!16 Sep 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxx7m2qec23https://bsky.app/profile/andrew.clicksnclacks.com/post/3lxv7otimi22fInformation overload after being internet-less on vacation for a week—felt good to step away and recuperate tho 🏖️02 Sep 2025 22:57 +0000at://did:plc:6bwhjcbpcplezzpp2fjgsqfb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxv7otimi22f